Minimum

The Intel Core i7-14700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a robust performance profile in Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released on 2014-06-25. The combination ranks 882nd out of 1733 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of the database. With 20 cores and 28 threads from the CPU and 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on the GPU, the system shows a clear scaling pattern across resolutions, though 4K Ultra remains a challenge. The data indicates that this setup is best utilized at 1440p or 1080p, where it can deliver high frame rates, while 4K demands settings adjustments to maintain playability.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14700F compare to its closest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X's score of 54450. It also trails the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D by 1.1%, but it is 1.2% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 and 1.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7313P.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile and how does it rank against the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 sits in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 30109 is virtually identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT's score of 30097, showing a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving a 60+ FPS experience at High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves an average FPS of 85.9. At 1920x1080 with High settings, it reaches 134.5 FPS. Even at 3840x2160 High, the average FPS is 45.3, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 212.2 on Low settings to 104.5 on Ultra settings. This represents a reduction of 107.7 FPS, or roughly half the frame rate, when maxing out the visual quality.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threaded performance suggest it can handle the game's physics and AI load?

A: Yes, the i7-14700F scores 35443 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 41765 in Passmark multithread. These scores, combined with its 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, indicate substantial headroom for processing game logic, physics calculations, and background tasks without bottlenecking the GPU in Minimum.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 4K Medium and 1440p High?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 56.6. Moving down to 2560x1440 with High settings, the average FPS increases to 85.9. This shows a significant 29.3 FPS improvement by dropping the resolution one step while raising the quality preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and features a base clock of 2280 MHz with a boost clock of 2497 MHz. The memory operates at 1750 MHz with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s across a 128-bit bus. This configuration provides the GPU with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, which is a critical factor in Minimum's performance scaling across resolutions.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity become limiting factors at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and High settings is 27.8 FPS (73.1 vs 45.3), while at 1920x1080, the same settings difference is 77.7 FPS (212.2 vs 134.5). This indicates that the 8 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but at 4K, the combination of higher memory pressure and pixel throughput demands creates a bottleneck. The GPU's pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are more than adequate for the game's 2014-era graphics, but the data suggests that Ultra presets at 4K exceed the card's comfortable operating envelope.

The RTX 5060's 3840 shading units and 48 ROPs handle the game's rendering pipeline efficiently, but the 35.9 FPS result at 4K Ultra shows the architectural limits when pushing 8.3 million pixels per frame with maximum effects. The GPU's FP32 performance of 19.18 TFLOPS provides the compute headroom for advanced shaders, yet the measured results indicate that Minimum's Ultra preset at 4K requires more than what this card can deliver for smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 holds the 882nd position out of 1733 tested combos in Minimum, placing it in the 51st percentile of all systems. This mid-pack ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other, but also where the overall performance does not reach the top tier of the database.

In relative terms, the CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all processors suggests that the i7-14700F is not the limiting factor in this combo. The GPU's 73rd percentile ranking, however, positions it as the more constrained component. The 20-core, 28-thread CPU with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides ample processing power, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003 and multicore score of 35443. These results indicate that the CPU can feed the GPU with data quickly enough to avoid stalling the rendering pipeline.

The combo's rank of 882 suggests that while this system is capable of running Minimum smoothly at most settings, it is not among the elite performers in the database. The data shows that systems with higher-ranked GPUs, such as those in the 90th percentile or above, would achieve better frame rates at 4K Ultra. However, for the majority of gaming scenarios at 1080p and 1440p, this pairing delivers competitive performance that aligns with its mid-pack ranking.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 134.5 FPS, which provides a smooth and responsive experience ideal for a Third-Person Shooter. The Ultra preset at 1080p still achieves 104.5 FPS, making it viable for players who prioritize visual fidelity over maximum frame rates.

For 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 85.9 FPS. This maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold while offering good visual quality. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 104.2 FPS, which could be preferred for competitive play, but High provides a better balance of visuals and performance. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 69.2 FPS, which is still playable but may feel less fluid in fast-paced combat scenarios.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that players should avoid Ultra settings, as the 35.9 FPS average is below playable standards. The Medium preset at 4K achieves 56.6 FPS, which is borderline, while the Low preset reaches 73.1 FPS and provides the most playable 4K experience. For the best overall experience, the 1440p High settings offer the most balanced combination of visual quality and performance, ensuring consistent frame delivery without compromising on detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its strongest performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average FPS of 212.2, which is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium settings reduce this to 165.7 FPS, while High settings deliver 134.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 104.5 FPS, showing a smooth degradation curve where each settings tier costs roughly 30 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings produce 139.9 FPS, maintaining excellent fluidity. Medium settings achieve 104.2 FPS, which is still ideal for standard 60Hz monitors and competitive for 144Hz panels. High settings deliver 85.9 FPS, providing a solid experience for most players. Ultra settings at 1440p result in 69.2 FPS, which remains playable but indicates the GPU is working harder to maintain frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly due to the increased pixel count. Low settings achieve 73.1 FPS, which is playable but not optimal for fast-paced gameplay. Medium settings reduce the average to 56.6 FPS, falling below the 60 FPS target. High settings yield 45.3 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 35.9 FPS, both of which are below acceptable standards for a shooter. The data clearly shows that 4K resolution is only viable with Low settings for this combo, while 1440p and 1080p offer a wide range of playable configurations.